
Product Insights
Shortbread produced by Kerrygold is a sweet biscuit classified under sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes. It contains 28.6 g of fat, 17.1 g of saturated fat, 18 g of sugars and 7.7 g of protein per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA group 4 classification. While the butter‑based recipe provides a rich flavor and a modest protein boost, the high saturated fat and ultra‑processed additives make it a less healthy option for frequent consumption.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average biscuit category, this shortbread has markedly more fat (28.6 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (17.1 g vs 7.8 g), but lower sugar (18 g vs 29 g) and salt (0.9 g vs 2 g), while providing slightly more protein (7.7 g vs 6.3 g) and higher calories (519 kcal vs 418 kcal).
Ingredients
Weizenmehl (Weizenmehl, Kalzium, Eisen, Niacin, Thiamin), Zucker, Butter (30%), Salz, Backtriebmittel (Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate), Vanilleextrakt.
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